Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations for a services organization in Boston, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and helping ensure timely processing across billing, cash, and general ledger functions. The ideal candidate brings strong bookkeeping experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively across multiple accounting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee incoming and outgoing financial transactions by processing vendor invoices, applying customer payments, following up on outstanding balances, and responding to account-related questions.
• Handle daily cash activity by recording transactions, reconciling receipts and disbursements, and keeping cash records current and accurate.
• Contribute to the monthly close cycle through preparation of journal entries, accrual calculations, account analysis, and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card activity, and key balance sheet accounts to identify discrepancies and maintain reliable financial data.
• Support a range of billing activities, including client invoicing, recurring charges, project-based billing, and other revenue transactions as needed.
• Monitor and record expenses and financial results across projects, departments, tenants, or business units to support accurate reporting.
• Produce accounting reports and schedules such as aging summaries, commissions reporting, and other financial analyses for management review.
• Assist with compliance and year-end support by preparing sales tax filings, organizing audit documentation, and supplying requested financial schedules.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting workflows, improve controls, and provide coverage for additional accounting duties or special assignments when needed.• At least 2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in a staff accountant, bookkeeper, or similar finance role.
• Hands-on experience managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, including QuickBooks Desktop, for day-to-day accounting tasks and record maintenance.
• Experience performing bank and account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with Yardi or comparable accounting software is strongly preferred.
• Ability to prepare journal entries, support month-end close, and maintain organized financial documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.